My Approach
We begin with genuine dialogue—meeting you exactly where you are.
You are a whole person, not a set of symptoms to be managed. Every session starts with collaborative, open conversation. I listen deeply to what you are bringing into the room: the thoughts on your mind, the physical sensations in your body, and the emotional tone of your lived experience.
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We start by exploring what is present for you today. By tuning into your cognitive insights, physical sensations, and emotional feelings, we gain a clear, complete picture of where you are and what needs attention.
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Especially as we build our work together, I incorporate structured guided awareness exercises. These practices help quiet a busy mind, soothe your nervous system, and help you reconnect with your own innate capacity for calm, compassion, and resilience.
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With over five decades of clinical experience, I draw thoughtfully from a variety of modalities—including somatic therapy, humanistic and existential counseling, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT/MBSR). No method is forced; everything is adapted organically to your pace and unique needs.
The Five Core Pillars
The Five Core Pillars of Our Work
Therapy is a compassionate, collaborative space for deep self-discovery and lasting transformation. Grounded in presence, mindfulness, and whole-person healing, my approach integrates evidence-based psychological tools—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic self-monitoring, and emotional regulation—with mindful inquiry and creative expression.
Together, we explore how your thoughts, emotions, and physical responses interact—helping you move past limiting patterns, cultivate inner resilience, and reconnect with your authentic self.
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In our individual sessions, you will learn to quiet a busy mind and ground yourself in the present moment. Together, we cultivate meditation practices and centered awareness alongside practical self-regulation techniques—helping you navigate life's stresses from a place of clarity, emotional stability, and calm.
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We bring mindfulness out of quiet reflection and directly into the texture of your everyday life. Through gentle self-monitoring, you will build awareness of daily triggers, automatic thoughts, and physical habits—empowering you to stay rooted and engaged in your relationships and responsibilities without abandoning yourself.
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We explore authentic dialogue not just as communication, but as a practice for cognitive clarity and emotional opening. Together, we examine unhelpful interpersonal patterns and cultivate compassionate, honest expression—helping to heal relationships, reduce stress, and foster a meaningful connection with the world around you.
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We engage in an integrative approach that bridges Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with contemplative self-inquiry—working across mind, body, heart, and spirit. Together, we gently examine automatic core beliefs, behavioral habits, and deeply rooted patterns, reframing limiting thoughts to clear the path for your true potential.
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We honor creative expression as a natural outcome of emotional regulation and presence. As you gain clarity over internal patterns, we explore authentic outlets—whether through creative projects, writing, art, or new ways of living—that align with your values and bring your true self into the world at a pace that feels grounded and meaningful.
How We Work Together
Deep clinical range, applied with discernment and presence.
Therapy is, at its heart, a calling to be fully present. Over fifty years of practice, I have trained extensively across proven modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic approaches, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic inquiry, and humanistic therapy.
Range is only valuable when guided by wisdom and restraint. I don't run clients through rigid protocols. Instead, our work is a collaborative dialogue grounded in mutual trust. I pay close attention to what resonates with you, drawing on evidence-based tools when they serve your growth, and setting them aside when they don't.
You can expect an honest, transparent partnership—where I will tell you plainly what I believe is worth trying, and why.
A Note on Fit & Scope
Ensuring our work aligns with your goals.
Good therapy relies on a strong, mutual fit. My practice is designed for individuals who are ready to explore their inner life, examine patterns, and cultivate lasting self-awareness.
When another approach may be a better fit:
- Quick Fixes or Tactical Advice: If you are seeking immediate advice, weekly assignments, or quick-fix techniques, a structured coaching or short-term behavioral protocol may serve you better.
- Specialized Clinical Needs: I do not treat active substance addiction or primary eating disorders. If these are your primary concerns, I will gladly help connect you with specialists who focus specifically on these areas.
My commitment is to be transparent from our very first conversation so you receive the exact care and support you need.
The Five Core Pillars
Read each pillar in full.
- Mindful Presence & Nervous System Regulation
Quieting the mind, centered awareness, and practical self-regulation so you can meet what is difficult from a place of clarity.
- Daily Mindfulness & Self-Monitoring
Carrying awareness out of sitting practice and into routines and relationships, noticing triggers, automatic thoughts and physical habits.
- Relational Dialogue & Interpersonal Clarity
Honest, compassionate expression used as a practice, and as a way of examining unhelpful thought patterns in relationships.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Deep Self-Inquiry
An integrative look at automatic core beliefs, behavioral habits and long-held patterns, worked across mind, body, heart and spirit.
- Creative Expression & Authentic Action
Creative expression as an outcome of emotional regulation and presence, brought into the world at a pace that stays grounded.
When you are ready, I am here.
A free, confidential 15 to 20 minute conversation. No pressure and no paperwork, just a chance to hear each other out.